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BISD working on remedying high lead levels in water sources

Water fixtures at Bainbridge public schools that have recently shown elevated levels of lead could be safe to…

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Lead found in BI school water sources, testing to continue

An echo of COVID-related disruptions to schools is being addressed at the Bainbridge Island School District, but it’s…

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BISD testing for lead in drinking water

The Bainbridge Island School District has a new plan to address lead in its drinking fountains and sinks…

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The new Winslow Water Tank, featuring art of evergreen trees.

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Water conservation best way to protect aquifer, peer review says

No river runs perfectly straight; there’s no straightforward answer to groundwater management on Bainbridge Island, per a peer…

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BI groundwater plan moves forward, despite criticism

An embattled piece of long-term city planning just took a major step forward — but it may not…

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BI Council to vote on utility rate hike at June 10 meeting

The Bainbridge Island City Council will vote on its first major utility rate hike in over a decade…

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Water use varies by region on BI, conservation to continue

Elected officials on Bainbridge Island hope to continue conserving one of the island’s most precious resources, if all…